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The following Schedule presents a systematic view of the studies of 
the Institute, without regard to their distribution in the different 
Courses. 

The leading titles, preceded by Roman numerals, are names of 
Departments of Instruction ; the subordinate titles, preceded by Italic 
letters, are names of Sub-Departments ; and the titles in Italic, prece- 
ded by Arabic numerals, are names of Subjects of Study. 



I. Mathematics. 

a. — Algebra. h. — Geometry. 

c. — Analytical Trigonometry. d. — Analytical Geometry. 

e. — Differential Calculus. f. — Intes^ral Calculus. 

g. — Calculus of Variations. 

II. Rational Mechanics. 

a. — Mechanics of Solids. b. — Mechanics of Fluids. 

III. Physics. 

a. — Introductory Physics. 
h. — Acoustics. c. — Optics. 

d. — Heat. e. — Electricity. 

IV. Astronomy. 

a. — Deseriptlve Astronomy. h. — S|)h(M-i<'aI Astronomy. 

c. — Practical Astronomy. 



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V. Chemistry. 

a.— Inorganic Chemistry. z';.— Organic Chemistry. 

c. — Practical Chemistry. 
I.— Qualitative Analysis. 'I.— Blowpipe Analysis. 

^,— Determinative Mineralogy. 4:.— Quantitative Analysis, 
d. — Technical ChcMiiistry . 

I. Chemistry of the Materials and Processes of Heating 

and Illumination. 
2, Chemistry of the Materials used in Construction. 

VI. Natural History. 

,^._Botany. ^;.— Zoology, 

c— Mineralogy. (/.—Palaeontology. 

^.—Descriptive Geology. /.—Physical Geopraphy. 

VII Geology. 

a. — Theoretical Geology. b. — Practical Geology. 

c. — Technical Geology. 

1. Geology of Materials used in Construction. 

2. — Geology of Mining. 

VIII. Metallurgy. 

«. — General Metallurgy. 
1 . — Metallurgical Processes. 2. — Fuel. 

S,— Materials for Furnaces. 4.— Construction of Furnaces. 

^. — Special Metallurgy. 

IX. Practical Mining. 

a.— Sinking and Driving. b. — Exploitation, 

c— Ventilating and Lighting. d. — Drainage. 

e._Dressing of Ores. /.—General Management. 



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X. Geodesy. 

a. — Chain Surveying. 
b. — Compass Surveying. c. — Plane Table Surveying. 

d. — Adjustment and Use of Field Instruments. 
e. — Practical Trigonometry. /. — Topographical Surveying. 

q. — Hydrofrraphical Surveyinjj. h. — Line SnrvevinjT. 

XT. Road Engineering. 

a. — Common Roads. b. — Railroads. 

c. — Canals. d. — Tunnels. 

XTI. Descriptive Geometry. 

a. — Elementary Plane Problems. 
b. — Higher Plane Problems. c. — Elementary Projections. 

d. — General Orthographic Projections. 

XTIT. Stereotomy. 

a. — Shades and Shadows. b. — Linear Perspective. 

c. — Structures. d. — Cinematics. 

e. — Stone Cutting. 

XIV. Physical Mechanics. 

a. — Mechanics of Solids. 
L — Friction. 2. — Strength of Materials. 

6.— Mechanics of Fluids. 
1 . — Practical Hydraulics. 2. — Practical Pneumatics. 

XV. Constructions. 

a. — Stability of Structures. 

b. — Construction of Architectural and Encrineerinor Works. 
c. — Designs and Estimates for, and Reviews of. Special Architectural 
and Engineering Structures. 



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XVI. Machines. 



a. — General Theory of Machines. 
b. — Theory of Prime Movers. 
-Hffdrmdic Motors. 2. — Steam Engines. 

-Air Engines. 4. — Electro- Magnetic Motors, 

d. — Construction of Machines. e. — Location of Machines. 

/. — Designs and Estimates for, and reviews of, Special Machines. 

XVII. Topographical Drawing. 

-Elementary Drawing. h. — Topographical Plans. 

-Maps of Farm Surveys. d. — Profiles. 

-Colored Topography. /. — Maps of Topographical Surveys. 

g. — Maps of Hydrographical Surveys. 
h. — Phms, Profiles, and Sections of Railroad Surveys. 



XVITI. English Language and Literature. 



-English Composition. 
-Rhetoric. 



h. — Elocution. 
d. — Losfic. 



XIX. French Language. 



u. — Flench Grammar. 
c. — French Compositions. 



h. — English Translations. 
d. — French Literature. 



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The following Programmes of tlie several Courses of Study, set forth 
the manner in which the different studies of the courses are respectively 
distributed for each year and for each semi-annual session. The depart- 
ments, sub-departments, and subjects are put in a form, to admit of 
direct reference to the general curriculum, given on the prece'lltig 
pages. 

I. COURSE IN CI7IL ENGINEERING. 

The studies of the first three years of the Course in Civil Engineering, 
have for their object the establishment of a broad and substantial basis 
of disciplinary culture — literary, scientific, and artistic. Tlie studies of 
the fourth year are essentially practical and technical. 

The studies of this course are designed to secure to all who have 
duly complied with the various requirements, — in other words, to its 
Graduates — a professional preparation, at once thorough and practical, 
for the following specialties of Engineering practice : — 

Thfe location, construction, and superintendence of Public Works, as 
Raihvays, Canals, Water Works, etc. ; the design, construction, and 
management of Mills, Iron Works, Chemical Works, and Pneumatic 
Works ; the design and construction of Girder Bridges, Suspension 
Bridges, and Arch Bridges ; the construction and use of Hydraulic 
Motors, Wind Motors, and Steam Engines ; the survey of Rivers, 
Lakes, and Harbors, and the direction of their Improvements ; the 
determination of Latitude, Longitude, Time, and the Meridian in Geo- 
graphical explorations, or for other purposes ; the construction of the 
various kinds of Geometrical and Topographical Drawings. 

The Graduates in this Course are admitted to the degree of Civil 
Engineer. 

II. COURSE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. 

The studies of the Course in Mechanical Engineering are identical 
with those in Civil Engineering for the first two years ; and differ from 
the latter in the last two years, by including special extensions of 
Machines, Machine Drawing, and Prime Movers, but less of Geodesy, 
Constructions, and Topographical Drawing. 

The studies of this Course are designed to secure to its Graduates a 
suitable preparation for tlie foNowing specialties of professional prac- 
tice : — 



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The design, construction, and use of the various kinds of Hydraulic 
Motors; the design, construction, and use of the various kinds of Steam 
Engines ; the design, construction, and use of Wind Motors and Air 
Engines ; the design, construction, and use of Machines in general, and 
the determination of their efficiency ; the construction of the various 
kinds of Machine Drawings. 

The Graduates in this Course are admitted to the degree of Mechan- 
ical Engineer. 

III. COURSE IN MINING ENGINEERING. 

The studies of the Course in Mining Engineering are also identical 
with those in Civil Engineering for the first two years. The studies of 
the last two years, however, include special extensions of Practical 
Chemistry, Mineralogy, Geology, etc., and less of Geodesy, Astrono- 
my, and Drawing. 

The studies of this Course are designed to secure to its Graduates a 
suitable preparation for the following specialties of professional prac- 
tice : — 

The chemical analysis of Rocks, Ores, Minerals, Metallurgical Prod- 
ucts, etc.; the assaying of Ores ; the management of Mining and Metal- 
lurgical operations ; the direction of Mine Surveys, and of Geological 
Surveys. 

The Graduates in this Course are admitted to the degree of Mining 
Engineer. 

IV. COURSE IN NATURAL SCIENCE. 

The studies of the Course in Natural Science, as in the two preceding 
Courses, are identical with those in Civil Engineering for the first two 
years ; and diflTer from those of ]\Iining Engineering in the last two years, 
by including extensions of Botany, Practical Chemistry, Physics, etc., 
and less of Mechanics, Machines, and Drawing. 

This Course is designed to secure to its Graduates a suitable prepara- 
tion for the following specialties of professional practice : — 

The chemical analysis of Soils, Ores, Minerals, and Organic Bodies ; 
the construction and management of Bleach Works, Glass Works, 
Iron Works, Pneumatic Works, Salt Works, etc. ; the selection and 
test of Materials used in Construction ; the direction of Geological 
Surveys. 

The Graduates in this Course are admitted to the degree of Bachelor 
OF Science. 



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j£}jartments of |nstrnd:on. 1 Subjects of Miiibn. 

DIVISION D. 

Mathematics, Davies' Bourdon's Algebra — Chapters VI-IX^ inclu- 
sive^ Davies' Legendre's Greometry — Books IV-VI^ 
inclusive'. 

Stereotomy, Warren's Drafting Instruments and Operations — 

Theory^ — Plales. 

ci E.VGLiSH Language, Bain's English Composition and Rhetoric, commenced. 

^ French Language, Fasquelle's French Grammar — Lessons I- L^ inclusive. 

(_ Geodesy, Chain Surveying — Theory, — Elementary Practice. 



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Mathematics, Davies' Legendre's Geometry — Books VII-IX., incu- 

sive, — Mensuration ; Use of Mathematical Tables ; 
Chauvenet's Analytical Trigonometry — Plane and 
Spherical Trigonometry. 

Descriptive Geometry,. . . .Warren's Elementary Projections — Theory, — Plates. 

Physics, Loomis' Natural Philosophy. 

English Language, Bain's English Composition and Rhetoric, completed. 

French Language, Fasquelle's French Grammar, completed. 

Geodesy, Chain Surveying — Chain Surveys; Compass Survey- 

t ing — Elementary Practice. 

DIVISION C. 



f Mathematics, Higher Algebra. 

Descriptive Geometry,. . . .General Orthographic Projections — Theory, — Plates. ! 

Chemistry, Liorganic Chemistry. 

Physics, Physics of Heat. I 

English Language, English Composition; Logical and Rhetorical Criti- j 

cism. j 

French Language, English Translations — Readiny of French Sdeittijic \ 

Atithors. I 

Geodesy, Compass Surveying — Theory,-- Compass Surveys ; I 

Plane Table Surveying — Theory, — Practice. i 

Topographical Drawing,. .Elementary Drawing; Topographical Plans. j 



Mathematics, Analytical Geometry. 

Descriptive Geometry,. . . .General Orthographic Projections — Theory, — Plates. 

Natural History, Botany. 

English Language, English Composition; Logical and Rhetorical Criti- 
cism. 

French Language, English Translations ; French Composition. 

Geodesy, Vdjustment and Use of Field Instruments — Theory, 

— Practice. 

TopoGUAPiiicM. l)i!.\wi\(;,. . Maps of Farm Surveys. 



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DIVISION B 



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f Mathematics, . 
Stereotomy, . 

Physics, 

Chemistry,.. . 
Geodesy, .... 



I Topographical Drawing, 



.DiflFerential Calculus; Integral Calculus; Calculus of 
Variations. 

.Shades and Shadows — Theory, — Plales ; Cinematics 
— Elements of Machine Co7i.strudion and Drawing. 

.Electricity-- Terrestrial Magnetism^ — Statical and 
Di/nainical Eleetrinty. 

• Practical Chemistry — Qualitative Analysis^ — Blow- 
pipe A nalysifi, — T)eterniin ative Mineralorjy. 

.Practical Trifjonometry ; Levelling; Topographical 
Surveying ; Hydrographical Surveying — Theory 
and Practice. 

Profiles ; Maps of Topographical Surveys. 



Rational Mechanics,, 
Stereotomy, 



.Mechanics of Solids ; Mechanics of Fluids. 
.Linear Perspective - Theory, — Plates ; Structures- 
Slructurc Drawinq. 



Physics, 

fe 1 Astronomy, 

I Natural History, 

5 Topographical Draavino, 



Acoustics : Optics. 
.Descriptive Astronomy 
.Descriptive Geology. 
.Colored Topography ; 
Survevs. 



Spherical Astronomy. 
Maps of Hydrographical 



DIVISION A. 



f Astronomy, 

Physical Mechanics, 



. .Practical Astronomy. 

..Mechanics of '^oXxd?, — Friction, — Strength of Afate- 
rials; Mechanics of Fluids — Practical Hydrau- 
lics, — Practiced Pneumatics. 

Machines, General Theory of Machines. 

j Stereotomy, Stone Cutting — Theory, — Plates. 

! Geodesy, Line Surveying — Staking out for Construction. 

[Natural History, Physical Geography. 

f Machines, Theory of Prime Movers ; Designs for, and reviews 

of, Special Machines. 

Constructions, Stability of Structures ; Construction of Engineering 

and Architectural Works ; Designs for, and re- 
views of. Special Works. 

Geodesy, Line Surveying — Road Surveys, — Staking out for 

Construction. 

Road Engineering, Common Roads ; Railroads; Canals ; Tunnels. 

Chemistry, Technical Chemistry. 

Geology, Practical Geology ; Technical Geology. 

[Topographical Drawing,. .Plans, Profiles, and Sections of Railroad Surveys, 



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DIVISION D. 



THE COURSE IDEXTICAL \YITH THAT IX CIVIL EXGINEERIXG. 



DIVISION C. 



THE COURSE IDEXTICAL WITH THAT IX CIVIL EXGIXEERIXG. 



DIVISION B 



Mathematics, Differential Calculus; Integral Calculus ; Calculus of 

Variations. 
Stereotomy, Shades and Shadows — Theori/ --Plates; Cinematics — 

Elements of Machine Construction and Draioing. 
Physics, Electricity — Terrestrial Magnetism, — Statical and 

Diinamical Electricitxi. 
Chemistry, Practical Chemistry — Qnalitative Analysis, — Bloio- 

pipe A nah/sis, — Determinative Jfineralogi/. 
Geodesy, Practical Trigonometry ; Levelling ; Topographical 

Surveying. 
Topographical Drawing, . .Maps of Topographical Surveys. 



Rational Mechanics, Mechanics of Solids ; Mechanics of Fluids. 

Stereotomy, Linear Perspective — Theory, — Plates; Cinematics 

— Elements of Machine Construction and Draioing. 

Physics, Acoustics ; Optics. 

Astronomy, Descriptive Astronomy ; Spherical Astronomy. 

Natural History, Descriptive Geology. 

DIVISION A . 



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Physical Mechanics,.. 



.Mechanics of Solids —T'V/dion, — Strength of Mate- 
rials • Mechanics of Fluids — Practical Hydrau- 
gj I lies, — Practiad Pneumatics. 

^ -! Machines, Construction of Machines ; Location of Machines : 

3 j General Theory of Machines : Efficiency of Ma- 

S I chine."*. 

1^ I Stereotomy, Cinematics — Machine Construction and Drawing. 



'Mechanics, Theory and Construction of Prime Movers ; Designs 

and Estimates for, and reviews of. Special Ma- 
chines. 

"12 ■[ CoNSTKircTioNs, Stability of Structures. 

g Stereotomy, Cinematics — Machine Construction and Drawing. 

£ Chemistry, Technical ('hemistry — Chemistry of the Materials 

^ (^ and Processes of Heating and III utni nation. 



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DIVISION 


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THE COURSE IDENTICAL WITH THAT IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 


DIVISION 


C. 


THE COURSE IDENTICAL WITH THAT IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 


DIVISION 


B. 



Mathematics, 
Stereotomy, . 



Physics, 



Chemistry, 

Natural History, 
Geodesy 



Topographical Drawing, 



.Differential Calculus; Integral Calculus. 
.Cinematics — Elements \ of Machixe Construction and 

Drawing. 
.Electricity — Terrestrial Magnetism, — Statical and 

Di/n am ical EJectridt;i. 
.Qualitative Analysis; Stoichiometry. 
Mineralogy ; Lithology. 
.Practical Trigonometry ; Levelling ; Topographical 

Surveying. 
.Maps of Topographical Surveys. 



p f Rational Mechanics, . . . . 

S I Physics 

Z ■{ Chemistry 

's I Natural History, 

j^ (^Topographical Drawing,, 



Mechanics of Solids; Mechanics of Fluids. 
Acoustics and Optics. 
.Qualitative Analysis. 

Mineralogy; Geology; Zoology; Palaeontology. 
Colored Topography. 



DIVISION A 



[Physical Mechanics, Mechanics of Solids — Friction, — Strength of Materi- 
als ; Mechanics of Fluids — Practical Hydraulics, — 
Practiced Pneumatics. 

Machines, General Theory of Machines. 

^' \ Chemlstry, Qualitative Analysis ; Quantitative Analysis. 

Metallurgy, General Metallurgy — Metallurgical Processes, — Ftiel, 

— Materials for Furnaces, — Construction of Fur- 
naces; Special Metallurgy. 
[Natural History, Mineralogy ; (ieology. 



'Chemistry, Quantitative Analysis. 

Geodesy, Mine Surveying. 

Practical Mining, Sinking and Driving ; Exploitation ; Ventilating 

and Lighting ; Drainage; Dressing of Ores ; General 
Management ; Design for, and Reviews of, Special 
Metallurgical and Mining Operations. 



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DIVISION 


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THE COURSE IDENTICAL WITH THAT IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 



DIVISION C. 



THE COURSE IDENTICAL WITH THAT IN CIVIL ENGINEERING. 

DivTsToirB^ " 



'Mathematics, Differential Calculus ; Integral Calculus. 

Physics, Electricity — TerresMal Magnetism, — Statical and 

Dynamical Electricity. 

Chemistry, Organic Chemistry; Practical Chemistry — Qtialiia- 

\ tive Analysis, — Blowpipe Analysis, — Determinative 

Mineralogy. 

Geodesy Practical Trigonometry ; Levelling ; Topographical 

Surveying. 
[Topographical Drawing, . .Maps of Topographical Surveys. 



Rational Mechanics, Mechanics of Solids; Mechanics of Fluids. 

Physics, Acoustics : Optics. 

Astronomy, Descriptive Astronomy. 

Natural History, Botany ; Zoology ; Palaeontology ; Mineralogy 

Geology. 
Chemistry, Practical Q\\Qva\stvy — Qualitative Analysis. 



DIVISION A 



r Astronomy, Spherical Astronomy. 

\ Chemistry, Practical Chemistry — Quantitative Analysis. 

[Natural History, Physical Geography. 



(Geology, . . .Practical Geology ; Technical Geology. 
Natural History, Mineralogy. 
Chemistry, Practical Chemistry — Quantitative Analysis ; Tech- 
nical Chemistry. 



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